Baldwin and Kwikset. Select Baldwin entry handlesets/locksets are now available with sister company Kwikset’s K-keyway, rather than Baldwin’s standard C-keyway. This allows builders to install a Baldwin entryset on a home’s front door and use complementary Kwikset lockset styles in matching finishes throughout the rest of the home, but deliver only one key to operate them all. Six Baldwin handleset designs are available with the K-keyway option: Canterbury, Madison, Blakely, Manchester, Stonegate, and Logan. 800.566.1986. www.baldwinhardware.com.
Pollard Windows. The company’s low-E glass offerings now combine Solarban 60 glazing and Intercept Warm Edge spacers. Solarban 60 glazing with argon gas transmits 50% less solar energy than standard clear insulating glass, reducing solar heat gain in the summer and heat loss in the winter. Microscopic metallic coatings make the glazing 72% more effective at preventing UV ray transmission. 800.846.4746. www.pollardwindows.com.
Chadsworth’s 1.800.Columns. The Polyurethane Balustrade Series is made from steel-reinforced polyurethane for weather, rot, and insect resistance and is constructed without seams. An integral barrier coat and topcoat primer provide protection against UV degradation. More than 65 balustrade designs and sizes are available. 800.265.8667. www.columns.com.
Norandex/Reynolds. Norandex Great Barrier and Reynolds Grand Junction vinyl siding lines are now available in four darker colors: russet, steel blue, evergreen, and firebrick. The sidings’ PVC substrate is protected by the maker’s ColorHold technology, an acrylic resin capstock that prevents white film from developing over time due to exposure to UV rays, air, and moisture. 800.528.0942. www.norandexreynolds.com.
LP. The redesigned Crystal White deck railing is now manufactured with Andersen Corp.’s Fibrex composite material, providing a sturdier appearance and greater strength, the maker says. A new 5-inch-square post sleeve accommodates many of the decorative post cap styles available on the market. An optional 114-inch post sleeve can be cut into three standard heights, resulting in less waste. 888.820.0325. www.lpcorp.com.
Schlage. Schlage electronic keypad locks and deadbolts securely lock doors until a user enters a four-digit access code using the specially designed keypad. Preprogrammed with two unique access codes, the locks can store an additional 17 codes. The owner can add, delete, or change user codes. 800.847.1864. www.schlage.com.
Atlas Roofing. StormMaster Pro-Cut Hip & Ridge roof trim for asphalt shingle roofs features a shadow line that matches the maker’s field shingles and a 55/8-inch exposure that matches popular metric-sized laminate shingles. To minimize waste and provide consistency throughout the application, Pro-Cut Hip & Ridge is pre-cut on a taper, eliminating hand trimming on the roof. 770.933.4479. www.atlasroofing.com.
Bilco Co. The Ultra Series basement door is manufactured from weather-, rust-, and corrosion-resistant high-density polyethylene and utilizes powder-coated steel hardware, making it ideal for coastal applications. Molded panels designed and shaped to mate easily make installation easier, the maker says. An engineered gas-spring-assisted lift mechanism allows for one-handed operation. 203.934.6363. www.bilco.com.
Alside. Prodigy Next Generation Insulated Siding has a 1-1/2-inch overall thickness and offers a system R-value of 5. The vinyl siding’s interlocking panel design provides a secure fit to eliminate insulation gaps. Prodigy features a flat 6-inch face that gives the look of traditional single-plank siding, as well as a 16-foot, 8-inch panel length to minimize overlaps. It comes in 14 matte-finished colors. 800.922.6009. www.alside.com.
Koma Trim Products. Seeking to help builders save time and money, the manufacturer is now applying a protective wrap on its alternative trim products. The optional wrap helps keep the trimboards from becoming damaged while in transit, in storage, or on the jobsite. It also will ensure that the pieces remain bright white from production to installation. 800.330.2239. www.komatrimboards.com.
Masonite. Featuring three recessed panels, a straight-grain hardwood texture, and a single factory-glazed lite, the Barrington Craftsman fiberglass entry door complements Mission- or Craftsman-style architecture. The door is available with either specialty decorative glass or clear insulated glass. Bottom rails are constructed of a rot-resistant composite material. Matching sidelites are available. 800.663.3667. www.masonite.com.
Silver Line Windows. The Series 8700 Replacement Sliding Window offers an ideal solution for jobs where space limitations prohibit the use of projecting windows, the maker says. The two-sash sliding window has been enhanced with reinforced sashes and laminated glazing for impact resistance. The window offers a DP-50 rating. 800.234.4228. www.silverlinewindows.com.
Vinyl Visions. Maximum Vinyl Products’ Cambium vinyl fencing is constructed of extruded hollow vinyl parts that feature a wood-like surface texture and color. A tongue-and-groove joining system locks pickets together for strength, performance, and ease of installation, the manufacturer says. UV-protected Cambium fencing is available in cedar and driftwood colors. 888.549.7350. www.maximumfence.com.
Crane Performance Siding. Insulating-foam-backed CraneBoard Board & Batten vinyl siding features a cedar-board texture, a double 10-inch panel design, and the maker’s Batten Mold finish trim. Each panel’s vertical nailing hem is covered by the adjacent batten, so panels lie flat and seams are hidden, the manufacturer says. The siding comes in 10-foot lengths and 17 colors. 800.366.8472. www.cranesiding.com.
